Obituary of Frank M. Ashcom

Ashcom, Frank M., 100, New Florence passed away October 29, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 24, 1914 in New Florence the son of late James Donald, Sr. and Nana Pearl (Cogley) Ashcom Also preceded in death by first wife Susanna (Fletcher) Ashcom second wife Dorothy R. (Richardson) Ashcom; son Frank M. Ashcom, Jr. daughter Patricia Gregory; sisters Thelma McRobie and Betty Winebrenner; brother James Donald Aschcom, Jr.; Survived by daughter Sandra Lee Tincher, Michigan City, IN; grandchildren Tina Verzal and husband Brian, Michigan City, IN; Kelly Ashcom-McIntosh and husband CJ, Billings, Mont.; Susanne Tincher, Michigan City, IN; Robert Gregory and wife Debbie, Somerset; Michael S Gregory, Boswell; DeeDee McGowan and husband Brian, Somerset; Paula "P.J." Gregory, New Florence; 14 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Member of New Florence United Methodist Church where he served in various capacities, life-member of New Florence Vol. Fire Co., avid fisherman and hunter, accomplished carpenter and wood worker, retiree of Bethlehem Steel, Johnstown Plant, avid bowler who bowled in various leagues at Westmont, Ligonier and Bolivar Lanes, recipient of Pennsylvania State Bowling Assoc. participation award of 65 years along with various other bowling awards over the years. Friends received 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 PM Sunday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, 139 Ligonier St., New Florence where service will be held 11AM Monday. Pastor Sharon Hamley officiating. Internment Forest Lawn Cemetery.